Roseville in Placer County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Roseville’s First City Hall

Photographed by Syd Whittle, October 21, 2010

1. Roseville’s First City Hall Marker

Inscription. In April 1909, the newly incorporated City of Roseville leased the upper level of the historic two story J.D. Pratt, later William Sawtell, store building at the corner of Pacific and Lincoln Streets for use as the town’s first City Hall.

Rent was set at $12.00 per month including janitorial services.

City fathers met here until 1911 when they moved to new quarters on Vernon Street.

Fire destroyed the original building in 1916.

Erected by Roseville Historical Society. (Marker Number 3.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1909.

Location. 38° 45.062′ N, 121° 17.067′ W. Marker is in Roseville, California, in Placer County. It is at the intersection of Lincoln Street and Pacific Street, on the right when traveling south on Lincoln Street. Marker is mounted on the left corner of the restaurant building that now occupies this site. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Roseville CA 95678, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s Sacramento Metro,

in the Sierra Nevada,

and in the Lake Tahoe Basin.

It is also in the American Mountain West.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Barker Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Bank of Italy Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Owl Club Building (about 300

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feet away); Roseville Tribune and Register Building (about 300 feet away); Roseville (about 400 feet away); Chicago West Building (about 400 feet away); McRae Building (about 400 feet away); Roseville's First Hospital (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Roseville.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, October 21, 2010

2. Roseville’s First City Hall Marker

Marker is visible on the left corner of the building.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 22, 2010, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,076 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 22, 2010, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.